Micro-mechanical characterization of fatigue fracture in brittle construction materials KU Leuven
During their lifetime, structures are commonly subjected to cyclic loading such as traffic loads, wind and wave loading, or thermal loading. For brittle construction materials like masonry, concrete, or mortars, cyclic loading can give rise to a fatigue-induced fracture process. The fatigue behavior of brittle construction materials will become increasingly important as structural engineers design structures for optimal durability and ...